Morning journal and courier., 1887-04-19
RECEPTION re REV. DIR REED.

RECEPTION VO REV. DIR R FEED. Trinity M. E. Church Chapel Filled
 With PeOpIe-Rev. Dr. Peck Present
 The New Pastor Warmly welcom-
 ed - Congratulations From Brook
 lyn.
 The storm that prevailed last evening did not prevent large numbers of Trinity M. E. church and congregation from attending the reception given in the chapel in honor of their new pastor, Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, and his estimable wife. The people com menced arriving at the church about 7 o'clock, and before o'clock, the appointed hour for the reception exercises to com- menee, the large lecture room and the la dies parlor adjoining were literally crowded with people. The preachers platform had been profusely decorated with flowers for the occasion. At about o'clock Peter E. Bowman, superintendent of the Sunday school, went upon the platform and called the assembly to order. The exercises were opened by singing the old familiar hymn commencing:
 BIest be the tie that binds
 Our hearts in Christian love.
 Following the singing Rev. John Morse of fered 8 fervent prayer for the success of the new pastor in the field of labor in which he had just entered.
 Rev. Dr. Reed and Rev. Dr. Peck were then invited to seats on the platform. Mir. John Kerley, one of the trustees of the church and treasurer of the official board, was then called upon by Chairman Bowman to make the address of welcome. MT. Kerley in his opening remarks referred to the fact that the reception was really given under the direction of the Ladies' Social union, church organization; he assured Dr. Reed that he would ever find the ladies ready for any good work thaU he might in his pastoral capacity require of them. Proceeding MT. Kerley paid deserved tribute to Reverends Eggleston, Goodsell and Peck, who had pre- ceded the present pastor, for their faithful labors. He said: We love all our pastors of the past and we shall love you also, Dr. Reed, for we are loving, united Christian people. Some people think that churches can be carried on by prayer and faith alone, while others think that all that is required is money. This church has prospered under God, and it IS because the people have prayed, had faith and given of their substance hberaliy. can assure you, ,Dr. Reed that we are loyal not only to the Methodist church, but we are also loyal to Methodist theology. If there are any new ideas about theology certainly have not found them, and do not anticipate that I will find them in the future. think you will find that your predecessor has left every thing in perfect working order, and you VIII ma our peopIe uulteo anu ready to welcome and sustain you in your labors, not only by such assistance as you may require of them, but also by their prayers Again, in behalf of the mem bers of the church, I welcome you to this field of labor.
 When MT, Kerley concluded there were many manifestations of approval. When the enthusiasm subsided MT. Reed arose and was greeted with general clapping of hands. He returned thanks for the generous welcome. He assured the people that he had never found it difficult matter to follow Dr. Peck, from the fact that he had always found everything in good working order. This was the same to be true here. He then returned thanks to Dr. Peck and his good wife, who had so pleasantly paved the way for his com ing. In concluding Dr. Reed assured his people that he should commence work as soon as possible, and with Gods help would do the best he could for them.
 When Dr. Reed had concluded MT. D. M. Welch went upon the platform and read the following telegram from Brooklyn: D. M welch:
 Please accept the warmest congratulations of reception of your new pastor. Give him warm shake of the hand, and whenever you get tired Of
 THE WHOLE CHURCH.
 Rev. Dr. Peck was next called upon. After briefly to Dr. Reeds conversion through his the speaker's) instrumentality and the pleasant relations that had always existed between them, he said: l want you to give Dr. Reed the same earnest loving support that you gave me. know you loved me and I want you to love him just as we'll. know you cannot help but love him. You are now in position and have all the conditions to make this church felt pow CT in New Haven. In conclusion Dr. Peck said: We have been most happy in our rela- nd T md fn God has sent Sou. I congratulate you of the church and congratulate you, Dr. Reed, and pass to you that cup of happiness which has been mine for the past three years.
 A vote was then passed requesting pr. Reed to bear the congratulations of Trinity church to Simpson church of Brooklyn On the occasion of their reception to Rev. Dr. Peck on next Thursday evening.
 Then followed something not down on the programme. A young man entered the room bearing magnificent basket of flow CTS made up of BonSilene and Jacqueminot roses and Lilies of the Valley which he took to the platform and gave to Dr. Reed. On the basket was card bearing the names of A. P. Strout, c. R. Corwing, N. V. Beers, F. G. Faulkner, Thomas H. Brush. These gentlemen are members of Hanson Place church and they had sent MT. Edwin Strout, son of one of the donors from Brooklyn, as bearer of the beautiful token of love and affection to Dr. Reed.
 Dr. and Mrs. Reed and Dr. and Mrs. Peck then took their positions in front of the plat form, facing each other, and the ceremony ot was commenced. As each couple reached Dr. Peck they were intro duced to Dr. Reed, who in turn introduced them to Mrs. Reed. This ceremony occupied nearly an hour and during the time it was in progress refreshments were being served by the ladies to all present.
 The enjoyable and successful reception was brought to a close shortly after ten o'clock